How to install fx on Manjaro from GitHub

Fx is a command-line tool for defining and executing reusable shell workflows. In this tutorial, we will walk you through the steps to install fx on Manjaro from the GitHub repository.

Before we start, make sure that you have Git installed on your system.

Step 1: Clone the Repository

First, you need to clone the fx repository from GitHub using the following command:

git clone https://github.com/metrue/fx.git

This command will create a directory named "fx" in your current working directory and download the fx source code.

Step 2: Install Dependencies

Fx itself does not require any dependencies, but the fx source code uses Node.js and npm to build and run the application. So, you need to install Node.js and npm on your system if you don't have them already. You can install them with the following command:

sudo pacman -S nodejs npm

Step 3: Build and Install Fx

To build and install fx on your system, go to the cloned fx directory using the following command:

cd fx

Then, run the following command to build the application:

npm run build

This command will generate the fx binary file in the "dist" directory.

Now, you can install fx on your system using the following command:

sudo npm install -g

This command will install fx globally on your Manjaro system.

Step 4: Verify the Installation

You can verify the installation of fx by running the following command:

fx --version

This command should display the current version of fx installed on your system.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed fx on your Manjaro system from the GitHub repository.

Conclusion

Fx is a powerful tool for defining and executing reusable shell workflows. In this tutorial, you have learned how to install fx on Manjaro from the GitHub repository. The installation process is straightforward and easy to follow.